metalic taste

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-17-2003
metalic taste
7
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 1:44pm
hello.

i just wanna discuss the metalic taste that occurs when pregnant, i think i might be pregnant and have had a metalic taste in my mouth for a few days, when i brush my teeth it just tastes worse.

Has this actually happened to anyone just after conception, its driving me mad, and tasted very horrible, i feel as though i have a metal mouth...... yuck..... if so how long does the taste last. even when i eat something very strong, it still comes back straight away, is this a very common symptom of pregnancy..

i would appreciate your help.

love leigha, 21

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-12-2003
In reply to: leigha82
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 2:07pm
Yes a metalic taste is common and I had it with my pregnancys ! Mine lasted the whole pregnancy each time. When are you testing?
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-17-2003
In reply to: leigha82
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 2:15pm
hi, thanks for replyin. well i aint due my period till a week tuesday.

There is a high chance i could be pregnant, at first i thought i was imagining it, but as days go on, i dont think i am.

Its really horrible.. my mouth feels really weird, no matter what i do.. is this possible to happen straight after conception and did you have a real strong taste, constantly.

thanks leigha., x

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-17-2003
In reply to: leigha82
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 3:49pm
hello there, does anyone elso have any information on this topic, im sitting here desperated to know, thanks girls....... love leigha x
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-12-2003
In reply to: leigha82
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 5:09pm
Alot of woman probally havent replyed because they have never been pg ! Mine was bad it was the worst with my DD it made me very nauseated! Everything tasted like metal ! YUCK I will never forget that taste it makes me nauseated just thinking about it!! Let me know how it goes !!
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-16-2003
In reply to: leigha82
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 5:19pm
I too had that awful taste in my mouth. I started getting it on 8/11. Woke up with it. I felt like I was sucking on a pc of metal. It hasn't been that bad in the past few days though. Today is dpo13 for me. Due for AF between now and Saturday. I test twice already. One I had a very faint positive and the other looked negative to me. So, if AF doesn't show up by Saturday the will test again on Sunday. Keep praying I am. Anyway, good luck and try to gargle w/ some Scope. That seemed to help me. :)

(((HUGS)))

Jena

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-12-2003
In reply to: leigha82
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 5:22pm
Ok now all this making me rember now has made me nauseated !! OH when i was pg nothing helped !!!! YUCK!! Goodluck hope we all get a +++ out come !!
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-07-2003
In reply to: leigha82
Thu, 08-21-2003 - 5:25pm
Metallic taste in the mouth

Some women complain of change in their taste sensation during pregnancy, often being a metallic-type taste in their mouth.

This physical change is not often formally recognised by caregivers. However, natural therapists believe the metallic taste could be a result of the body releasing toxins through the lymphatic system (your lymph glands transport and produce your body's defence mechanisms against infection). Others believe it is the body's reaction to being run down with stress or the result of more physical demands being placed on a woman's body during pregnancy.

The unusual taste sensation is usually relieved by eating and should return to normal after the birth.

Homoeopaths may suggest remedies such as Cocculus indicus, Cuprum metallicum, Catrum carbonicum, or zinc. See your homoeopath for a remedy.

A metallic taste can also be a side affect of some medications, such as the antibiotic Flagyl.

**I got this from http://www.birth.com.au/class.asp?class=6714&page=1